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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.67, 296.57 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.67, 296.57 and 100.18 is: 150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.67 : 296.57 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.67/296.57 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.67x = 296.57 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.67x = 29,710.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,710.38/197.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.30

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